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Two components of problems in living
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1. description of the problem
2. a course of action leading to its resolution |
Factors that influence problem identification
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Clients perception of the problem
cultural values of the society developmental needs of the individual |
Erikson's
Identity vs. Role Confusion |
Focus is social relationships
age 11-18 develop identity role confusion about sexual and vocational identity preoccupation with appearance and social relationships |
Erikson's
Intimacy vs. Isolation |
Focus is forming romantic relationships
age 18-23 intimacy: forming close relationship with others |
Erikson's
Generativity vs. Stagnation |
Focus is on work and parenthood
age 23-50 mid life crisis generativity: establishing a new household and starting a family |
Situational problems
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Problem occurs because an individual is a at a specific place at a specific time
problem may lead to short-term or long-term difficulties individuals are often viewed as victims |
Hierarchical problems
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Meeting human needs
individuals cannot address higher order needs until their basic needs have been met deficiency and being needs |
Social changes
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These occur rapidly and leaves individuals in unfamiliar situations
unemployment gentrification deinstitutionalization |
Ways of getting help
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Referral
involuntary placement inadvertent services |
Barriers to seeking help
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How the client views the problem
how the client views the human service professional cultural factors costs (financial, psychological) transportation time |
Barriers to friends as helpers
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Fear of others reactions
loss of face/reputation loss of friendships or respect fear of being a burden friends aren't helpful or trustworthy |
Common values in the human services
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Acceptance
tolerance respect for individuality self-determination confidentiality |
Brammer & McDonald's model
non-professional |
Helpers who offer unstructured assistanc
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Brammer & McDonald's Model
Professional |
Helpers who offer structured assistance
professional helpers paraprofessional helpers volunteers and peers |
Okun's model
professional helpers |
Graduate level training
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